Welcome to today’s show! Today, we have an awesome book to review called “Am I being too Subtle?” by Sam Zell, and there are precious gems we can get from the way most Commercial Real Estate Investors generally do in approaching their business life, that echoes back from their personal lives. Tune in for yet another interesting episode.
[00:01 - 04:03] Opening Segment
I introduce the topic for the episode I share the book that I’m currently re-reading Sam Zell: Am I Being Too Subtle Relating the lessons How can it be applied for new real estate investors I share a story about me and my coaching client
[04:04 - 16:53] Top-of-the-Line Commercial Real Estate Investor Characteristics
I share some of the important characteristics that are directly applied to some advice I gave to my coaching client, Steven They don’t beat around the bush They have a high sense of urgency Something interesting: everyone starts somewhere Another Interesting fact: all of them had mentors I share some specific values that came out of the book Transparency Problem Embracing people Playing the long-term game Relationships matter They are frugal with money We have a divide here: not everyone is the same I share my own take between the divide I share a story about my friend They keep things simple Focusing on unmet demands
[16:54 - 21:49] Closing Segment
Final Thoughts If you are interested in my coaching and consulting program, please reach out to me through email at shane@shanemelanson.com or see below for my website link.
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Am I being too Subtle?Tweetable Quotes:
“If it’s a good opportunity, even though there’s a lot less competition, good deals don’t last.” - Shane Melanson
“The reality is that this is not something that you do on your own. It’s rare that you are going to be perfect in everything. If you’re very detail oriented, then sometimes it’s hard for you to stand back and look at the big picture.” - Shane Melanson
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